The Illuminating Legacy of Harvey Guzzini
Often confused as a single designer, Harvey Guzzini was a mid-century modern Italian lighting company founded in 1959 by six brothers in the Guzzini family. Brothers Giovanni, Raimondo, Giuseppe, Adolfo, Virgilio and Giannuzio started the company to produce a range of lighting fixtures during the postwar years.
Founded in their hometown of Recanati, the brand would become one of the most notable lighting manufacturers. A fun fact is that the company at first focused on making copper decorative objects. In 1963, the brothers expanded their studio space and started to turn their attention to lighting production. Soon after, they hired Luigi Massoni, a prolific Italian designer to be their head of design. Massoni is known for his contributions to Poltrona Frau and Alessi, some of the most influential brands in Italy.
Later, Gio Ponti, Fabio Lenci, Cesare Casati, Ennio Lucini and Rodolfo Bonetto would begin partnerships with Guzzini.
By the late 1960s, the brand had grown exponentially and became known as one of the most well known design firms in Italy. With this large amount of attention now on the brand, they decided to open a retail outlet in Milan.
Well Known Designs
In 1974, the company rebranded and changed the name to iGuzzini where they introduced a new range of technically advanced lighting fixtures. A part of this collection included low-voltage halogen lamps.
In 1991, the brand received the prestigious Compasso d’Oro award for its commitment to design.
Today, iGuzzini remains a leading international architectural lighting group. Over the last six decades, the brand has proven itself to be a leader in the lighting industry. Their vision continues to shape the brands ethos, constantly pushing boundaries and exploring new technologies. Their unparalleled craftsmanships and commitment to excellence leaves an enduring mark on the design world.
The company remains headquartered in Recanati.
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